About the Show
Unleash your creativity and tap into that unique bond and love we share with our pets (domestic or even on the wild side). Black Swamp Arts is launching a pet-themed exhibit where most media is welcome! A $35 ($30 BSAC member price) fee gets you the opportunity to display up to 3 pieces of your art at the Black Swamp Arts Center. This exhibit will be juried and then judged for awards.
Venue
Black Swamp Arts Center
210 North Defiance Street
Archbold, Ohio 43502
blackswamparts.com
Gallery Hours
Wednesday–Friday, 10am–5:30pm
Saturday, 10am–2pm
210 North Defiance Street
Archbold, Ohio 43502
blackswamparts.com
Gallery Hours
Wednesday–Friday, 10am–5:30pm
Saturday, 10am–2pm
Awards
- Best of Show: $300
- Outstanding Awards (3): $150
- Merit Awards (3): $50
- People's Choice: $50
- Honorable Mention (3)
Artist Eligibility
Entry is open to artists age 18 and older. Entries must be the original work of the exhibiting artist. If an entry is deemed to be a copy of another person's work, the entry will be removed.
Artists may enter up to (3) pieces. Sets can be considered as one entry (eg: a set of matching mugs, diptychs, etc.) Work shown in previous exhibits at BSAC may not be entered again.
Artists may enter up to (3) pieces. Sets can be considered as one entry (eg: a set of matching mugs, diptychs, etc.) Work shown in previous exhibits at BSAC may not be entered again.
Artwork Requirements
Media: paintings, hand-pulled prints prepared solely by the artist; pastels, mixed media, sculpture, collage, pottery, glass, jewelry, wood, metalwork, fiber art, or framed photographs. Please enter work that has been completed within the last 3 years.
Entry identification: All entries must be legibly labeled on the back (2-D work) or on side or bottom (3-D work) with your name, title of work, medium and price. Mark items that are not for sale, NFS.
Framing & Presentation: 2-D works entered in the judged exhibit should be appropriately framed with sturdy wire hangers. No sawtooth hangers. Size limit is: 60" x 60" (including frame) and weigh less than 20 lbs. 3-D weighing more than 60 lbs. and/or 4 feet across in width or height will require special arrangements. Please call. Work with wet or sticky surfaces will be disqualified. No unframed work, however, finished, canvas wraps with the sides painted and ready to hang will be accepted.
Entry identification: All entries must be legibly labeled on the back (2-D work) or on side or bottom (3-D work) with your name, title of work, medium and price. Mark items that are not for sale, NFS.
Framing & Presentation: 2-D works entered in the judged exhibit should be appropriately framed with sturdy wire hangers. No sawtooth hangers. Size limit is: 60" x 60" (including frame) and weigh less than 20 lbs. 3-D weighing more than 60 lbs. and/or 4 feet across in width or height will require special arrangements. Please call. Work with wet or sticky surfaces will be disqualified. No unframed work, however, finished, canvas wraps with the sides painted and ready to hang will be accepted.
Entry Fee
BSAC Artist Members: $30 for up to 3 works.
Non-Members: $35 for up to 3 works.
BSAC Artist Members receive a $5 discount on entry fees. Artist membership dues are $35 per year. If your membership is due to expire during the exhibit, we ask that you renew before entry.
Delivery
No shipping, drop off artwork only.
Artwork Pickup
Unsold entries can be picked up September 12, 10am–2pm unless prior arrangements are made. Entries left over 30 days are forfeit, and will become the property of Black Swamp Arts Center. As property of the BSAC these items will be sold.
Sales
Black Swamp Arts Center will handle all sales. A 30% commission will be taken. Pieces not priced or stated not-for-sale may be labeled NFS at the discretion of the art center. Artist payouts are calculated monthly.
Liability and Reservation of Rights
All possible care will be taken in handling of entries, but neither The Black Swamp Arts Center nor the Black Swamp Arts Council will be held responsible for loss or damage. The Black Swamp Arts Center reserves the right to reproduce any art from the exhibit participants for the purposes of publicity. BSAC reserves the right to reject any work without explanation. Submission of entry shall imply an agreement on the part of the artist to all of the above conditions.
About the Organization
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Questions
Call 419.572.9942, or e-mail [email protected].
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on July 20, 2026.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (July 13, 2026.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, BSAC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.